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Newt Family History

Newt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neat, New, Nett, Neet, Nest, Newth, Neve, Best, Ness, Oest

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Where is the Newt family from?

You can see how Newt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Newt families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Newt's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Newt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newt. 60% of Newt men worked as a Farm. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Newt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 43 immigration records available for the last name Newt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Newt. For the veterans among your Newt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Newt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Newt in 1967 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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